Celebrate Spring by Painting Daffodils!
Struggling with painting white flowers or mastering shadows? Let’s simplify it! We’ll break down the process into easy shapes and practical techniques that you can seamlessly incorporate into your artwork.
Spring is in full bloom, and what better flower to paint than the cheerful daffodil? These vibrant flowers, symbolizing renewal and hope, will bring a touch of brightness to any space.
Missed the live workshop? No worries—you can still paint along with the replay!
Dive into the full workshop experience with the recording, paint along with the step-by-step lessons, or take your time and enjoy the process at your own pace. The choice is yours!
You'll receive clear, step-by-step guidance, the focus is on teaching you the techniques and principles that you can apply to any painting. Instead of simply following preset instructions, you'll learn how to break down the painting process—whether it's mastering shadows, layering colors, or adding intricate details—so you can take those skills and use them in your own creative work.
Throughout the course, we’ll dive into understanding the why behind each technique, giving you the tools to adapt and apply them to any floral or watercolor painting. You won’t just be copying an image; you'll be gaining the confidence and knowledge to bring your own artistic ideas to life, empowering you to create with freedom and creativity.
Bringing Spring to Life
"Join me in this vibrant watercolor course where we'll bring spring daffodils to life! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll learn essential techniques like layering, blending, and adding intricate details to create flowers full of energy. Embrace your creativity and enjoy the process—let’s paint something beautiful together!"
Who this is for
This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their watercolor skills, whether you're an advanced beginner or an experienced artist. It's especially great for those who struggle with painting white flowers or mastering shadows, as we'll break down the process into simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Whether you're new to watercolor or simply looking to add more vibrancy and life to your flower paintings, this course will help you grow and boost your confidence in your artistic journey.
What you will learn
Simplifying Complex Shapes: How to break down flowers, particularly white ones, into simple shapes for easier painting.
Mastering Shadows: Techniques to tackle shadows and create depth, giving your flowers a realistic, three-dimensional look.
Layering and Blending: How to build layers of color for richness and smooth transitions, making your daffodils feel vibrant and alive.
Adding Intricate Details: Tips for adding fine details that will enhance the realism and energy of your flowers.
Bringing Vibrancy to Your Paintings: Techniques for adding life and brightness to your flowers, ensuring they stand out with energy and beauty.
Step-by-Step Process: A clear, structured approach that you can follow at your own pace, whether painting along with the lessons or taking your time to practice.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in your watercolor skills and be able to create stunning, lifelike daffodil paintings!
What's inside
- 1. Getting started with the materials (8:36)
- 2. Establish the foundation (15:00)
- 3. Shaping the petals (2:30)
- 4. Excercise: the center of the flower (9:20)
- 5. Abstracted shapes (10:34)
- 6. Excercise: Layering color (2:29)
- 7. Excercise: Sculpting and layering (1:36)
- 8. a Cast shadows on the petals (12:16)
- 8. b Continuation of shadows (14:02)
- 9. Stems (7:47)
- 10. Add the background (18:17)
- 11. Excercise: Negative painting (4:30)
- 12. Negative painting applied to the painting (7:49)
- 13. Final details (8:56)
"I so enjoyed your workshop I learned so much. I am still absorbing it all. I had painting dreams all night! (Smile)." Jan DeLano
"WOW!!! You are such a real professional!!! I love how you are instructing, your confident voice, SAYING precisely what you are doing and why, SHOWING exactly what you are doing and why, as you remind us that "we can do it"!! And then GIVING the students time to put into practice what you've just taught with your comments and suggestions ready to help! WOW! Not only a first-class instructor, but an excellent and beautiful artist. I LOVE YOUR WORK!" Cheryl Feragen
About Your instructor
Birgit O'Connor
Birgit O’Connor is a Master artist and a signature member of M-NWWS, (Northwest Watercolor Society) M-CWA, (California Watercolor Association) M-LWS (Louisiana Watercolor Society).
She is an award winning artist, judge, juror and author of the top-selling North Light books “ Watercolor in Motion”"Paint Watercolor Flowers" and “Watercolor Essentials” along with being included in three other titles. Known for her original paintings and inspirational teaching style.
Publications include the New York Times, SF Gate,Artist Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine INK in New Mexico, in the United States, Dobry Zank, (Poland) "L'Art de l'Aquarelle (France). Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Women.